Seal Press Trans Visibility Day Reading List
Discover titles by groundbreaking trans authors.
“Before We Were Trans is a thoughtful, fun, and refreshingly readable romp through the history of gender variance before the invention of contemporary ‘transgender’ categories and concepts.”—Susan Stryker, author of Transgender History
The author of landmark manifesto Whipping Girl exposes the violent ways we are all sexualized–then offers a bold path for resistance
“‘Sexed Up’ doesn’t just identify a common problem; it identifies a common ground for solidarity and resistance.”—Noah Berlatsky, NBC News Think!
“The queer memoir you’ve been waiting for”—Carmen Maria Machado
“A gleeful middle finger to the expectations of trans memoir… complex, multi-layered, enchanting.”—them
The powerful coming-of-age story of an ultra-Orthodox child who was born to become a rabbinic leader and instead became a woman
“Becoming Eve is a powerful, heartfelt account of the often fraught journey toward one’s true self. In sharing her story, Abby Chava Stein lights the path for all of us who are embarking on journeys of our own.”—TOVA MIRVIS, bestselling author of The Book of Separation, The Ladies Auxiliary, and The Outside World
“Lester uses these witty essays to help undermine some persistent myths.”—New York Times
“An invaluable text for anyone who wants to better understand evolving concepts of gender. Essential.”—CHOICE
This classic manifesto is “a foundational text for anyone hoping to understand transgender politics and culture in the U.S. today.” (NPR)
*Named as one of 100 Best Non-Fiction Books of All Time by Ms. Magazine*
“Serano takes to task those who categorize “femininity” as artificial rather than a natural gender expression. Her convincing analysis and personal revelations challenge us to recognize our own sexist notions.”—Ms. Magazine